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by Stanton Peele (Author) "THE GROWTH of addiction treatment in the United States, predicated on the idea that alcoholism and addictions of all kinds are diseases, is a public-relations..." (more)
Key Phrases: Life Process Program, United States, New York (more...)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Fireside; 1 edition (March 15, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671755307
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671755300
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars 22 customer reviews (22 customer reviews)
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THE GROWTH of addiction treatment in the United States, predicated on the idea that alcoholism and addictions of all kinds are diseases, is a public-relations triumph, and not a triumph of reason or science. Read the first page
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Life Process Program, United States, New York, Kitty Dukakis, Alcoholics Anonymous, Betty Ford, Community Reinforcement Approach, George Vaillant, National Institute, Hedda Nussbaum, Rat Park, Uncle Ozzie, University of Michigan, Weight Watchers, Addiction Research Foundation, American Health, Bing Crosby, Debtors Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Joel Steinberg, Journal of the American Medical Association, Martha Sanchez-Craig, National Council, Overeaters Anonymous, Century Club
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